Circulation

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Background:Epicardial patch defibrillators (EPDs) were commonly implanted in the 1990s for secondary prevention of sudden cardiac death. Despite empiric bronchial artery embolization, hemoptysis persisted. Circulation, Volume 150, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A4139677-A4139677, November 12, 2024.

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Defibrillator Cardiac Arrest Sudden Cardiac Death Coronary Angiogram 40

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

MAY 19, 2020

She was unable to be defibrillated but was cannulated and placed on ECMO in our Emergency Department (ECLS - extracorporeal life support). After good ECMO flow was established, she was successfully defibrillated. Here is a case of ECMO defibrillation with near shark fin that was due to proximal LAD occlusion. The K was normal.

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Defibrillator Circulation Plaque Cardiac Arrest 52

EMS 12-Lead

MARCH 30, 2024

The receiving staff suspects pulmonary embolism due to S1Q3T3 on the ECG and administers TPA. As this case shows, electrical capture isn't always possible at lower currents, especially with pads placed in a standard anterolateral "defibrillation" position. On ED arrival ROSC is achieved.

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Cardiac Arrest Pacemaker Pulmonary Bradycardia 124

Circulation

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

Oral anticoagulation also reduced a composite of cardiovascular death, all-cause stroke, peripheral arterial embolism, myocardial infarction or pulmonary embolism (RR 0.85, 95% CI 0.73-1.00, We used random-effects models for meta-analysis and rated the quality of evidence using the GRADE framework. I2=0%; moderate-quality evidence).

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Atrial Fibrillation Stroke Strokes Embolism 40

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2022

It was reportedly a PEA arrest; there was no recorded V Fib and no defibrillation. The morphology of V2-V4 is very specific in my experience for acute right heart strain (which has many potential etiologies, but none more common and important in EM than acute pulmonary embolism). CT angiogram showed extensive saddle pulmonary embolism.

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Cardiac Arrest Chest Pain Embolism Pulmonary 52

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

Today's case reminds us of the intuitive logic that if a patient has a shockable arrest ( ie, VFib ) — and following successful defibrillation shows evidence of acute OMI ( even if STEMI criteria are not necessarily fulfilled ) — that such patients have much to gain from immediate cath with PCI. (

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Cardiac Arrest STEMI Ischemia SCAD 86

MIBHS

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator (ICD) to help manage dangerous heart rhythms. Blood Clots: An enlarged heart is more prone to developing blood clots, which can lead to stroke or pulmonary embolism. Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery for those with blocked arteries, improving blood flow to the heart muscle.

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Blood Pressure Blood Clot Heart Valves Heart Rhythm 52